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Sad Cypress vs De Mauvais Augure

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Sad Cypress

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • De Mauvais Augure

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sad Cypress1/4
De Mauvais Augure3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
De Mauvais Augure
Sillage & projection
De Mauvais Augure
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
De Mauvais Augure
Fragranxe ranking
Sad Cypress

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Sad CypressIkiryō
De Mauvais AugureIkiryō
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity95
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityDe Mauvais Augure

SillageDe Mauvais Augure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
honey61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
sweet80%
balsamic70%
smoky60%
amber50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
HoneyAgarwood (Oud)NeroliCypressPeru BalsamMahoganyIso E SuperMagnoliaCreme BruleeCastoreumArtemisiaMartini

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
MahoganyJuniperSmokePeru BalsamAlmondCreme BruleeTeak WoodCloveCashmeranPink PepperNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDe Mauvais AugureLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,173

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,576

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSad CypressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sad Cypress by Ikiryō is an unconventional woody fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2016, it brings together aromatic cypress needles, herbal artemisia, and a chilled martini note right at the start. As it develops, thick honey and sweet creme…

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De Mauvais Augure by Ikiryō is a dark, characterful fragrance built around rich woods, resin, and burnt sweetness. The opening brings an unexpected pairing of bright neroli, sharp pink pepper, and brisk juniper against an undercurrent of dry smoke. As it settles, warm Peru balsam, spicy clove, and roasted almond emerg…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sad Cypress or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories. Sad Cypress is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; De Mauvais Augure is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Sad Cypress for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose De Mauvais Augure for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sad Cypress or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure lasts longest (De Mauvais Augure 95/100, Sad Cypress 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sad Cypress or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure projects furthest (De Mauvais Augure 79/100, Sad Cypress 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sad Cypress and De Mauvais Augure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Peru Balsam, Mahogany and Creme Brulee.

Is Sad Cypress or De Mauvais Augure better for summer or winter?

Sad Cypress suits evening wear; De Mauvais Augure suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sad Cypress and De Mauvais Augure?

Sad Cypress features Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Neroli, Cypress and Peru Balsam. De Mauvais Augure features Mahogany, Juniper, Smoke, Peru Balsam and Almond.

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